By Mark Hernandez The Nevada Independent Northern Nevada community leaders have enlisted an outside consultant to help them address homelessness and explore a “housing first” model to replace current policies that require people to have a level of sobriety and meet other requirements before they get permanent residences. Elected officials who are members of the … [Read more...]
California to Assist Financing of California-Vegas Train
By Kathleen Ronayne Associated Press California officials on Wednesday could put a private company’s plan to build a high-speed train connecting Las Vegas and Southern California one step closer to reality by helping it access billions of dollars in private financing. A committee chaired by state Treasurer Fiona Ma is likely to approve $300 million in tax-exempt … [Read more...]
Solano, Moore Help Nevada Beat UTEP 37-21
Associated Press EL PASO, Texas — Cristian Solano threw two touchdown passes to Elijah Cooks, Kelton Moore ran for two fourth-quarter scores, and Nevada beat UTEP 37-21 on Saturday night. Solano was 13-of-19 passes for 182 yards with an interception and added 100 yards rushing on 10 carries. UTEP (1-1) opened the second half with a 17-play, 75-yard drive that … [Read more...]
Raiders Suffer First Loss; Cougars Win Second Straight
Reed was dealt its first loss of the season on Friday night when they fell to Bishop Manogue at home, 39-21. The Raiders got on the board first midway through the first by six-yard rushing touchdown by quarterback Jack Franz to make it 7-0, but the Miners quickly answered on their next possession with a touchdown of their own. Bishop Manogue blocked a punt minutes later and … [Read more...]
Sparks Boys Off to Perfect Start
The Sparks High boys soccer team is off to an impressive start after topping Truckee 4-2 on Friday to improve to 12-0 on the season. The boys have been rolling through their schedule and beat North Tahoe 5-1 last Tuesday and Elko 5-1 the week before. The only game they haven’t won by more than two goals was a shootout victory over North Valleys on Aug. 24. Sparks played … [Read more...]
Sanders Still Wants a Revolution, but Now He’s Got Company
By Will Weissert Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Bernie Sanders is still leading a revolution. But his ideas no longer feel quite so revolutionary. The Vermont senator acknowledges that many of his top proposals, which were dismissed as radical four years ago, have been adopted by much of the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential primary field: “Medicare for All,” … [Read more...]
September 18, 2019
Summer Snow in Sierra; High Winds Damage Plane Near Reno
By Scott Sonner Associated Press RENO — A strong Sierra cold front packing winds gusting up to 50 mph (80 kph) dropped the first snow of the season Monday in the mountains along the California-Nevada line and damaged a small airplane that was blown off the runway at an airport north of Reno. California transportation officials posted a photo on the Caltrans District 3 … [Read more...]